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Safely jacking an 850 850 1995

posted by  jwalker on  Mon Jun 18 19:41 CST 2012
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I hope somebody can help me with this. The old Volvospeed website had a description on how to safely jack an 850. I can't find it. Anybody know where I can find it?

I need to put both sides of the front end on jackstands.

Appreciate any help!

J








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Safely jacking an 850 850 1995

posted by  Ken Temkin on  Tue Jun 19 07:47 CST 2012
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The real question is, what is it that you are trying to do???

If you are just doing something like brake work, then the subframe is a fine choice.

But if you are trying to drop the transmission, or remove the steering rack, which would necessitate dropping the subframe, then, obviously, using the subframe as a jacking point is not a great idea.

So, what are you doing?








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Safely jacking an 850 850 1995

posted by  jwalker on  Tue Jun 19 11:24 CST 2012
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Replacing a sway bar end link. I also want to look at both ball joints/control arms and have a thorough look underneath.








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Safely jacking an 850 850 1995

posted by  Rick2/850's on  Tue Jun 19 18:26 CST 2012
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Careful what you look for. You might find something.
Then ya got to figue out when the heck am I gonna find
time to fix that.

Just some humor.








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Safely jacking an 850 850 1995

posted by  jwalker on  Wed Jun 20 06:35 CST 2012
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Yup, time and desire to do the job!

You and I are on the same page...:)








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Safely jacking an 850 850 1995

posted by  KlausC on  Mon Jun 18 21:54 CST 2012
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The subframe works nicely. Just make sure the jack stands cradle the frame.
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My name is Klaus and I am a V ♂ lv ♂ holic








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Safely jacking an 850 850 1995

posted by  jwalker on  Tue Jun 19 06:30 CST 2012
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Thanks Klaus!







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